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 November 11, 2025 Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives Office of the Governor, Beriah Magoffin: Governor's Official Correspondence File, Petitions for Pardons and Remissions, 1859-1862 KYR-0001-020-2359 MG25-136 to MG25-137

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To the Honorable, Gov Of Ky Mr Magoffin

I have lived in Covington Some twenty years and Some Seven years close to Alexander the accused of the cutting of the Duchman and as it regards him for truth and honesty he stands unimpeached and it is the opinion of a great many that he is not gilty of the crime that he is now punis^hing^ for and we pray you if in your wisdom you can release him and let ^him^ return to his frien^ds^ again this favor your friend James Wilson

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Gov magoffin Frankfort Ky

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